Lambert Named NPR Board Chair Amid Public Radio Changes
NPR has elected Jo Lambert as Chair of its Board of Directors. Lambert joined the Board as a Public Director in 2022 and previously served as Vice Chair. She currently serves as Chief Operating Officer at business-to-business software as a service company Olo.
WMMR Chooses Familiar Voice to Carry Pierre Robert’s Daypart
Beasley Media Group has revealed the successor to the legendary Pierre Robert on Philadelphia's 93.3 WMMR following his passing in October. 102.9 WMGK Morning Personality Matt Cord will return to WMMR to host middays beginning December 1.
BFOA to Bestow 2026 Golden Mic On VERSANT’s Mark Lazarus
With the biggest night set for March 9 in New York City, the Broadcasters Foundation of America will honor VERSANT CEO and former NBCUniversal Chairman Mark Lazarus with the 2026 Golden Mic Award, recognizing his decades of broadcast leadership and service.
Houston’s SportsTalk 790 Goes Local with Dan and Cole
iHeartMedia Houston’s SportsTalk 790 (KBME) has launched The Morning Drive with Dan and Cole as its new local morning show. The show pairs local natives Dan Mathews and Cole Thompson for conversations on the Astros, Rockets, Texans, and college matchups.
Magnum Media Welcomes Jesse Garon Back to Madison’s WSJY
It’s a homecoming on the Wisconsin airwaves for Jesse Garon, who has rejoined Magnum Media’s 107.3 WSJY in Madison as midday host. Garon began his radio career with Magnum in 2013 before spending nearly a decade with Audacy Madison starting in 2015.
Cumulus Brings Tony Randall Back West to KAT Country
Cumulus Media has appointed Tony Randall as the Afternoon Drive on-air personality for KAT Country 103 (KATM) in Stockton Modesto. Randall will debut his weekday show on December 1.
Goodwin Grabs Program Director Role at WBCL Radio Network
WBCL Radio Network has named Glenn Goodwin its next Program Director, succeeding Scott Tsuleff, who will retire at the end of December after four decades in the role. Goodwin currently co-hosts middays alongside McKalia Robinson and serves as Podcast Producer.
Audacy Advances Daniels To Programming VP Slot In Cleveland
Audacy has promoted Chase Daniels to Vice President of Programming for its Cleveland market, expanding his leadership across Star 102 (WDOK), 98.5 WNCX, Q104 (WQAL), 92.3 The Fan (WKRK), and CHANNEL Q (WQAL-HD3).
Kentucky Radio Loses Host, Local Music Advocate Chris Bratcher
South Central Kentucky is mourning the sudden loss of longtime air talent and community voice Chris Bratcher, who passed away earlier this week. Bratcher was the Midday Host on Seven Mountains Media's 105.3 The Goat (WPTQ) in Bowling Green.
Connoisseur Media Tunes Up Portland Programming Team
After naming Mark Handwerger as Market Manager of the former Alpha Media flagship cluster in October, Connoisseur Media is making more leadership changes across its Portland stations, including positions at KXL, KINK, Live 95.5, and 98.7 The Bull.
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